Hans-Christian Böttcher

Prof. Dr. Hans-Christian Böttcher is a faculty member at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. His research focuses on the fixation and activation of small molecules within transition metal complexes, particularly targeting catalytic applications and bioinorganic interfaces.

Key research areas include the study of ruthenium, rhodium, and iridium complexes, with specialized investigations into nitric oxide (NO) reactivity relevant to biochemical processes. Notable achievements include the discovery of a novel hyponitrite ligand formation through NO coupling in dinuclear ruthenium complexes, demonstrating proton-dependent reversible binding behavior.